Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living a healthy thyroid lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive. I bring together my experiences as a Hashimoto's patient, interviews with real people thriving with thyroid issues and experts to give us the low down on different aspects of living a healthy thyroid lifestyle. Expect discussions on diet, energy, gut health, stress, holistic approaches, essential oils, sleep, relationships and more. If you have a topic you’d like to see covered or you have a positive thyroid story to share, contact me via …. letstalkthyroid@gmail.com
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Personal health update: Fasting, losing 9kg and regaining 6kg over the last 5 months | Annabel Bateman | 136
Season 2025 · Episode 136
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 42:51
The last few months I've been managing the ups and downs of my own thyroid health, so I thought it was time for an update!
In this episode, I go over the details of my experiences with weight loss, the fasting mimicking diet, and the impact on my thyroid hormone levels too.
Here is a basic outline:
00:00 Annabel's Health Journey Overview 10:24 Leptin Resistance Program Insights 18:45 Weight Loss Progress and Challenges 25:49 Thyroid Health and Blood Test Results 31:41 Lessons Learned and Future Plans
Here is the link to Dr Jack Kruse's leptin reset - you'll find you can link to more of his articles and protocols from this link.
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Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.
➡️ Instagram or Facebook @letstalkthyroid.annabelbateman
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
You probably know what fasting is but what is fasting mimicking? In a nutshell it's fasting whilst still eating! You'll have to listen to get all the details, but having just recently completed a fasting mimicking diet I was excited to be able to interview Renee Fitton, Longevity Dietician from L-Nutra to help me understand what I was doing right (& wrong!) and to explain to us all the benefits of fasting and fasting mimicking. Personally I've had great results in the past from the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and I'm now inspired to build it in to my routine a bit more often than once every few years!
Here is some of what we talk about and where to find it:
00:00 Introduction to Fasting and Nutrition 02:54 Understanding Fasting Mimicking Diet 05:59 The Science Behind Fasting and Thyroid Health 08:57 Benefits of Fasting Mimicking Diet 11:55 Practical Application of Fasting Mimicking 15:11 Personal Experiences with Fasting 18:02 Fasting and Circadian Rhythms 20:58 Fasting for Women in Perimenopause 24:12 Conclusion and Key Takeaways 35:10 The Impact of Fasting on Metabolic Health 39:12 Understanding the Fasting Mimicking Diet 43:23 The Importance of Protein and Nutrient Sensing 47:45 The Benefits of a Gut Reset 51:10 Preparing for and Exiting the Fasting Mimicking Diet 56:30 Navigating Challenges During Fasting 01:01:01 Resources for Fasting and Nutrition Support
RENEE FITTON, MS, RD is a leader in the intersection of nutrition, healthcare, and education. As Director of Education & Healthcare Sales at Prolon, she shapes sales strategies and equips healthcare practitioners with cutting-edge insights into nutrition and longevity. Her expertise in evidence-based practices and nutritional science has made her a trusted authority. Renee is dedicated to advancing the role of nutrition in revolutionizing healthcare, blending scientific rigor with a compassionate approach to wellness.
The Pyramid of Hormones | Dr Nayan Patel Compounding Pharmacist | 134
Season 2025 · Episode 134
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 01:08:24
In this episode I'm joined by Dr Nayan Patel, compounding pharmacist to discuss the impact of perimenopause and menopause on thyroid issues, explore various thyroid medications, and emphasise the importance of building a solid foundation as well as dealing with the tricky 'pointy-end' sex hormones!
00:00 Introduction to Thyroid and Hormonal Health 02:51 Understanding Thyroid Medications 05:54 Exploring Compounded Thyroid Solutions 08:45 The Importance of Stress Management 11:56 Diet and Insulin's Role in Hormonal Health 15:00 Practical Stress Management Techniques 18:04 The Interplay of Stress, Diet, and Hormones 25:50 Managing High Stress and Sleep Solutions 26:46 The Toxicity of Insulin and Its Effects 27:55 Dietary Recommendations for Insulin Control 31:29 Understanding Hormonal Changes in Women 36:12 The Role of Hormones in Menopause 41:49 Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Hormonal Support 47:41 Understanding Hormonal Patterns and Menopause 48:53 The Importance of Early Hormone Treatment 50:41 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Types and Methods 52:23 The Role of Compounding in Hormone Therapy 54:41 Finding the Right Doctor for Hormonal Health 56:36 The Need for Specialized Knowledge in Hormonal Treatment 58:48 Managing Hashimoto's and Hormonal Balance 01:01:14 Glutathione and Thyroid Health 01:03:58 Addressing Symptoms: The Importance of Basics 01:06:40 Resources for Further Learning and Support
DR. NAYAN PATEL is a sought-after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom-develop medication for their clients and design a patient-specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEOs, and physicians themselves. He recently published his first comprehensive book, The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy. After 11 years of clinical research on the master antioxidant, glutathione, Dr. Patel and his team developed a patented technology to deliver Glutathione topically, changing the game on how best to absorb GSH systemically.
How to have a Positive Thyroid Pregnancy | Rachel Hill, The Invisible Hypothyroidism
Season 2025 · Episode 133
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 55:43
In this episode of the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, Rachel and I discuss the critical relationship between thyroid health and pregnancy. We explore the importance of optimising thyroid hormone levels for fertility, the challenges faced by those struggling with infertility, and the necessary steps to take once pregnant. Rachel shares insights from her new book, The Positive Thyroid Pregnancy Book.
Topics covered/time stamp
00:00 Introduction to Pregnancy and Thyroid Health 09:31 Optimizing Thyroid Levels for Fertility 20:24 Navigating Infertility and Support Systems 26:13 Managing Thyroid Health During Pregnancy 29:45 Self-Advocacy in Thyroid Health During Pregnancy 31:19 Monitoring Thyroid Levels and Medication Adjustments 32:50 The Need for Information on Thyroid Conditions 34:03 Navigating Information Overload in the Digital Age 35:27 Birth Preferences and Planning for Delivery 39:28 Understanding Birth Options with Thyroid Conditions 43:20 The Reality of Birth Plans and Unexpected Outcomes 46:48 The Impact of Lifestyle on Thyroid Health 50:21 Dietary Changes and Gut Health for Thyroid Management 57:28 Holistic Approaches to Parenting and Self-Care
Rachel Hill is the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning thyroid patient advocate, writer, speaker and author behind The Invisible Hypothyroidism.
Her thyroid advocacy work includes authoring books, writing articles, public speaking, appearing on radio, TV and podcasts, as well creating as her popular weekly email newsletters. She has also been a board member for both The American College of Thyroidology and WEGO Health, and a council member for Health Union.
Rachel has worked with and been featured by UK thyroid charities, The National Academy of Hypothyroidism, The BBC, Yahoo, MSN, ThyroidChange and more. She is well-recognised as a leading thyroid health advocate in the thyroid community and has received multiple awards and recognitions for her work and dedication.
Connect with Rachel:
132. Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep & Thyroid Health | Dr Peter Martone - Dr Sleep Right
Season 2025 · Episode 132
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 56:44
Sleep has long been an issue for me, so I was keen to get some insights from Dr Peter Martone - AKA Dr Sleep Right! We cover a range of sleep-thyroid related topics with a focus on spinal alignment for a good night's sleep and all the flow on benefits.
Sleep tight - sleep right ;-)
Topics covered/time stamp
00:00 Introduction to Sleep and Thyroid Health 03:03 The Importance of Spinal Alignment 06:03 Understanding Autoimmune and Non-Autoimmune Thyroid Issues 08:50 Vagal Nerve Dysfunction and Its Impact 11:49 The Role of Sleep in Overall Health 15:00 Corrective Sleeping Positions 17:56 The Triune of Sleep 21:07 Lifestyle Changes for Better Sleep 23:52 Practical Tips for Sleep Improvement 29:35 Understanding Neck Alignment and Its Impact 34:35 The Connection Between Digestion and Sleep 39:17 Balancing the Nervous System for Better Sleep 44:34 The Importance of Heart Rate Variability 49:14 Creating a Pain-Free Sleep Environment
Dr. Peter Martone is an educator and patient care practitioner who has been focused on improving patient’s biomechanics for over 23 years during his private practice as a chiropractor. Dr. Martone always believed that the structure of your spine effects the function of the central nervous system, and this principle is the cornerstone of his practice. Dr. Martone’s core belief is that the central nervous system controls every function in the human body and in order to be able to express true health you have to keep your nervous system healthy. When your spine falls out of alignment due to poor spinal mechanics, it interferes with the proper function of the nervous system thus throwing the body out of balance. Peter’s mission is to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health function and performance so they can reach their full potential in life.
Connect:
@drsleepright
https://drsleepright.com/ - discover your sleep avatar!
Help! I've just been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. What do I do next? Reed Davis | 131
Season 2025 · Episode 131
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • Duration 53:48
It can feel overwhelming when you've recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. This episode will give you a few things to consider as you start your healing. Reed Davis joins me on the show today to discuss the complexities of thyroid health, including symptoms, the impact of stress, and the importance of understanding underlying causes. Reed shares the need for comprehensive testing and a holistic approach to health, introducing his DRESS method, which focuses on diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction, and supplementation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition 05:54 The Role of Stress in Thyroid Function 11:57 Investigating Underlying Causes of Thyroid Issues 18:01 Comprehensive Testing for Thyroid Health 23:57 Food Sensitivities and Their Impact on Health 32:42 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances 41:11 The DRESS Protocol for Healing 51:52 Mindset and Control in Health Recovery
Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. As the visionary founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has empowered over 4,000 practitioners across 50 countries to take charge of their clients' health. With more than a decade of experience as Health Director at a Southern California wellness center, Reed has personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness, making him one of the most sought-after clinicians in his field.
Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.💋 Thyroid Coaching (Keeping It Super Simple - KISS): https://letstalkthyroid.com/thyroid-coaching -programs📝 Full shownotes: https://letstalkthyroid.com/shownotes🎙 Let's Talk Thyroid on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your fav podcast app or watch on YouTube.👥 Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook➡️ Instagram or Facebook @annabel.bateman.well
My CGM/Blood Sugar Experiment | 130
Season 2025 · Episode 130
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 • Duration 52:57
I take a deep dive into my 4 month CGM/Blood Sugar experiment in this episode! I share very practical aspects of using a CGM (continuous glucose monitor), what I learnt about my blood sugar response to various foods and other stressors and some suggestions to get the most out of your own CGM experiment should you wish to give it a go!
Having stable blood sugar levels is good for supporting thyroid health and if you'd like to understand why before listening to my personal story, check out episode 101 where I talk with Dr Ben Galyardt all about blood sugar and thyroid health.
If you have any questions about my experiment feel free to ask in the comments!
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) 03:28 Understanding Blood Sugar and Thyroid Health 05:07 Practicalities of Using a CGM 10:25 Exploring Different CGM Brands and Costs 20:13 Approaches to Blood Sugar Management 24:45 Introduction to the Vively App 24:49 Tracking Blood Glucose Responses 26:58 Impact of Stress on Blood Sugar Levels 28:52 Supplements for Blood Sugar Regulation 30:35 Before and After: Glucose Variability 33:00 Exercise and Its Effects on Blood Sugar 35:42 Food Choices and Blood Sugar Responses 40:42 Tips from the Glucose Goddess 42:41 Personal Reflections on CGM Experiment 46:03 Conclusion and Recommendations 50:09 Disclaimer
Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist
📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.
💋 Thyroid Coaching (Keeping It Super Simple - KISS): https://letstalkthyroid.com/thyroid-coaching -programs
📝 Full shownotes: https://letstalkthyroid.com/shownotes
🎙 Let's Talk Thyroid on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your fav podcast app or watch on YouTube.👥 Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook➡️ Instagram or Facebook @annabel.bateman.wellnessSupport the show: https://bit.ly/LTTDonate
What is your metabolic type? Martin Pytela | 129
Season 2025 · Episode 129
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 01:06:45
We are beginning 2025 with a discussion at the heart of frustration for many thyroid patients - metabolism! I'm joined by Martin Pytela from life-enthusiast.com to discuss metabolism from a few different perspectives.
We explore the 4 different metabolic types - whilst thyroid type is one and most of us will likely fall into that type - it's helpful to understand a bit about the other types to see the differences and probably help you understand your family and friends better too!
I'm trialing using the chapter markings to help you navigate the content - so please do let me know if you use them.
About Martin:
Martin Pytela, a respected functional medicine expert and Metabolic Typing coach, whose mission is to "Restore Vitality to You and The Planet." With over 12,000 clients coached since 2011 and over 60,000 students enrolled in his Udemy courses, Martin has a wealth of knowledge to share on topics such as healing trauma, managing stress and anxiety, emotions, spirituality, weight loss, metabolism, longevity, mindfulness, gut health, and overall health.
To take the metabilic type quiz: https://www.life-enthusiast.com/shop/advanced-metabolic-typing-test/
--------------------- Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist
📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.
💋 Thyroid Coaching (Keeping It Super Simple - KISS): https://letstalkthyroid.com/thyroid-coaching -programs
📝 Full shownotes: https://letstalkthyroid.com/shownotes🎙 Let's Talk Thyroid on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your fav podcast app or watch on YouTube.👥 Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook➡️ Instagram or Facebook @annabel.bateman.wellnessSupport the show: https://bit.ly/LTTDonate
Craig's Hashimoto's Story | 128
Season 2024 · Episode 128
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • Duration 01:08:14
Craig joined my Let's Talk Thyroid Facebook group earlier this year and has been such a positive and inspiring member, sharing his experiences as he has made significant changes to his thyroid-friendly lifestyle! Craig lives in South Wales with his partner Craig, close to his son Josh and loves spending time with them and his friends doing all the 'normal' things (cooking, eating out, hanging out with friends). He is a self-proclaimed eternal student which has helped him enormously on his quest for knowledge in his thyroid journey so far!
I hope Craig's story deeply encourages you.
Some of the topics covered in this conversation include:
Symptoms Craig started noticing (or noticed in retrospect)
Diagnosis
The importance of being 'fascinated' with your health
Craig's food journey - elimination, intolerance testing and making changes
The importance of support systems
Changes to work/life balance
Using the weekends to prepare for the week ahead
Finding acceptance and forgiveness
Craig's wisdom for other thyroid patients
Craig's questions for me:
Have you done a show on essential oils? (Yes #21 and #82)
What is the something you wish you didn't do?
Will you be bringing out an audiobook version of your book?
What is ONE THING you can take away from this episode?
Putting Out the Fire of Autoimmunity | Risa Groux | 127
Season 2024 · Episode 127
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • Duration 46:33
The vast majority of us with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism have autoimmune conditions (Hashimoto's/Graves' Disease) that have causes the issues with our thyroid hormones. This is why it's so important to a) know if you have an autoimmune condition and b) what you can do to calm the autoimmunity (ie put out the fire).
To help unpack this topic, I'm joined on the podcast by Risa Groux.
Some of the topics covered in this conversation include:
Understanding autoimmunity and it's impact
What is the fire of autoimmunity that needs to be put out?
Role of thyroid antibodies
How to manage thyroid antibodies
What is a functional nutrition approach to autoimmunity?
The Autoimmune Protocol
Developing a personalised approach to managing your autoimmunity
Digestive healing
Lectins - what are they and what impact can they have?
Root causes
A look into Risa's daily routine
What is ONE THING you can take away from this episode?
Connect with Risa: RISA GROUX, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children’s baby food from scratch. Today she is passionate about cooking and creating healthy, nutritious food. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances, to name a few. Risa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines, blood and stool tests, and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness.
---- Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.
➡️ Instagram or Facebook @letstalkthyroid.annabelbateman
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
Connect with Dr Patel: centraldrugsrx.com or aurowellness.com https://www.instagram.com/Aurowellness/
Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.
➡️ Instagram or Facebook @letstalkthyroid.annabelbateman
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist
📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.
💋 Thyroid Coaching (Keeping It Super Simple - KISS): https://letstalkthyroid.com/thyroid-coaching -programs
📝 Full shownotes: https://letstalkt
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
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Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.
⭐️ WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com
✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist
📚 Let's Talk Thyroid BOOK: buy via https://letstalkthyroid.com or Amazon.
💋 Thyroid Coaching (Keeping It Super Simple - KISS): https://letstalkthyroid.com/thyroid-coaching -programs
📝 Full shownotes: https://letstalkthyroid.com/shownotes
🎙 Let's Talk Thyroid on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your fav podcast app or watch on YouTube.
👥 Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook
➡️ Instagram or Facebook @letstalkthyroid.annabelbateman
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
If you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.
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